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RECYCLING OYSTER SHELLS
Florida dumped 500,000 tonnes of used oyster shells into the Gulf. What happened next surprised researchers in development of new reefs, and cleaner water- In 2020, Zac Efron bought a 128-hectare parcel of bushland in Australia. 6 years later, his sustainable home ‘FutureCave’ is being built with hemp, oyster shells and agricultural waste
- How a student turned waste glass into an ‘oyster home’ and won Rs 1.2 lakh award
- In 2024, researchers tested crushed waste concrete as a base for Chesapeake oyster reefs; oyster spat grew and survived with no detectable hydrocarbon leachingIn the Chesapeake Bay, recycled concrete rubble is proving to be a nursery for young oysters. Scientists have discovered that this crushed ...28 Aug, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
- In Texas, oyster-shell waste became reef “shell bags”; along Galveston Bay, the new shell reefs supported living oysters and helped stabilize shorelinesThe Galveston Bay Foundation has initiated a commendable recycling program to repurpose oyster shells from local restaurants for vital reef...27 Aug, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
- Louisiana used 13 million pounds of discarded oyster shells to build 8,000 feet of living shoreline; studies found oyster reefs can reduce wave heights under some conditionsIn Louisiana, discarded oyster shells are being creatively transformed into living shorelines to combat coastal erosion and rising sea leve...25 Aug, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
- In a five-year trial reported in 2025, scientists mixed discarded oyster shells into acidic farmland; peanut yields rose by up to 37%Researchers repurposed oyster shell waste to improve sour farmland in China. This five-year trial significantly boosted peanut crop yields ...19 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- Since 2016, Alabama has recovered more than 22.6 million discarded oyster shells; the restaurant waste is being returned to coastal waters to help build reefsIn Alabama, restaurants are making waves by recycling oyster shells to bolster crucial reef restoration efforts. These once-discarded shell...14 Aug, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
- Florida dumped 500,000 tonnes of oyster and clam shells into the sea — what happened next surprised scientistsFlorida successfully recycled over 500,000 tonnes of oyster and clam shells for reef restoration. These shells provided essential foundatio...10 Aug, 2026, 07.56 PM IST
- Britain used discarded seafood waste and engineered reef habitats to solve the collapse of native oyster ecosystems; the result transformed lifeless seabeds into thriving underwater habitats capable of supporting oysters, fish, and countless marine speciesBritain is deploying concrete reef cubes and scallop shells to revive native oyster populations. These structures aim to provide essential ...08 Aug, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
- New York crushed 5,000 discarded school toilets and lowered the porcelain into Jamaica Bay, creating foundations for new oyster reefsNew York City recycled nearly five thousand old toilets from public schools. This discarded porcelain became part of new oyster reef founda...04 Aug, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
- 30 million oysters are being dumped into US's Chesapeake Bay in a race to save America's largest estuaryMillions of baby oysters are being planted in the Chesapeake Bay. Scientists hope this effort will revive one of America's most important w...29 Jul, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
- Texas released 3 million captive-bred eggs to save this endangered amphibian. It may be workingA male Houston toad was sighted in Bastrop County, Texas, after a 50-year absence. This sighting follows the release of millions of captive...28 Jul, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
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